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Job Description​

Position Summary

The Social Worker provides compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial support to women and families receiving obstetric care. This role focuses on addressing emotional, social, financial, and behavioral health needs that impact pregnancy, postpartum well-being, and family adjustment. The Social Worker collaborates with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and community agencies to promote optimal outcomes for both patients and infants.

Details:

+ Full-time day shift position, Monday through Thursday (9-hour days), and Friday (8-noon).

+ No weekends, nights, or on-call requirements.

Key Responsibilities

+ Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients during pregnancy and postpartum periods.

+ Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and resource coordination for issues such as perinatal mood disorders, intimate partner violence, housing instability, or substance use.

+ Partner with obstetric providers to identify patients at risk and develop individualized care plans.

+ Facilitate referrals to community resources, including WIC, mental health services, domestic violence shelters, parenting programs, and financial assistance.

+ Support care continuity through coordination with inpatient social workers, case management, and external agencies.

+ Document all patient interactions and interventions in the electronic medical record in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

+ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives within the clinic.

+ Provide education and support to staff regarding psychosocial needs during pregnancy and postpartum care.

Qualifications

Required:

+ Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

+ Current state licensure as LMSW or LCSW (or equivalent).

+ Experience in healthcare, maternal-child health, or behavioral health settings.

+ Strong communication, crisis management, and case coordination skills.

Preferred:

+ Prior experience in an obstetric, women’s health, or neonatal setting.

+ Bilingual (Spanish/English or other languages) preferred.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Licensed Masters Social Worker - Various

Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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